A 22-year-old Florida male driver is facing criminal charges of drunk driving, hit-and-run and driving without a license. He is accused of causing a series of car crashes while driving an SUV in West Melbourne and Palm Bay. One of the accidents allegedly led to the death of a 91-year-old man. The police say that ...
When the worst happens and you are involved in an accident after drinking, you may wonder what steps you should take to protect your rights. Many accidents can occur even if you are not over the legal limit. You may wonder, “Can I refuse a breathalyzer?” or “Should I leave the accident scene to avoid ...
Unfortunately, mental illness plagues many people in Florida and throughout the country. While some people can find help and manage it, others have a more challenging time. For some, mental illness can lead to extreme emotions and actions that do not necessarily reflect the actual intent of an individual. An elderly man from Orange County ...
Florida passed a law four years ago that was supposed to entitle wrongfully convicted people to receive monetary damages for the time they spent in prison. Under this law, wrongfully convicted people are entitled to receive $50,000 for each year of incarceration up to a limit of $2 million. So far, only three people have ...
A Florida man faces 35 counts of criminal charges for selling unapproved, misbranded oncology drugs. Federal authorities are accusing him of engaging in an elaborate and illicit scheme to sell cancer drugs to U.S. doctors out of his Boca Raton home. This man allegedly sold about $7 million dollars of these medications through a Canadian ...
George Zimmerman may assert a self-defense law called “stand your ground” in his trial over the death of Trayvon Martin. This law gives immunity to anyone who uses deadly force if they have a reasonable fear that their life is in imminent danger. If the judge rules that Zimmerman deserves immunity, the criminal charge against ...
Almost 37 years ago, a Florida jury convicted an inmate of killing four people. Now, criminal defense attorneys for the death row inmate have discovered a witness who may offer a glimmer of hope to the man. His lawyers have asked a judge for a hearing that could result in a new trial for the inmate. ...
Drivers in Orlando, Florida should be especially wary when getting behind the wheel now that the Orlando Police Department has invested in 10 new specialty patrol cars used exclusively to track and bust drunk drivers. According to reports, the new police vehicles have special decals, dashboard cameras, back-seat cameras as well as in-car radar systems ...
Many prescription drug users become addicted after obtaining drugs through a valid prescription after an injury or surgery. Others have engaged in the recreational use of prescription-drugs. With use of prescription drug use on the rise, both state and federal authorities are looking to crack down on illegal dealing. Florida has gained notoriety as the ...
